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#Ariane6 is the successor to #Ariane5, which has been a crucial asset for the European Space Agency - ESA. From 1996 until 2023, #Ariane5 accumulated 117 #launches, with 112 #successful. Developed by ArianeGroup on behalf of the ESA, #Ariane6 #rocket will be taller but lighter, and each launch will be more #affordable than on #Ariane5. “#Ariane5 was really the workhorse of Europe to bring heavy and medium-sized satellites into space. #Ariane6 will be more modern, will be #cheaper, and more #versatile. That means it has more #flexibility to leave satellites in different orbits,” Dr Josef Aschbacher, ESA Director General: “We use the infrastructure that satellites provide every single day: navigation, telecommunication, Earth observation… but we also explore the universe with the satellites that we launch into space with our Ariane rockets.” Upcoming missions – Habitable worlds, X-ray observatories, and chasing comets. ESA has a plethora of exciting upcoming #missions set to #launch on #Ariane6. The PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars (#PLATO) is a state-of-the-art #observatory that will look for habitable worlds around stars like the Sun #launching in 2026. A smaller but related mission is the Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey (#ARIEL) which will take its time to study the atmospheres of about 1,000 known worlds, building on the revolutionary current work of #JWST. #ARIEL is set to #launch in 2029 alongside the companion mission Comet Interceptor. The spacecraft will not do much at first – it will simply park in space away from Earth. But once a comet from the edge of the Solar System (or maybe even an interstellar one) comes near, it will be deployed to catch up with it and study this yet-to-be-discovered object. Truly a unique mission. Further into the future, but with a lot of expectations, are #LISA and #ATHENA. #LISA is going to be the first gravitational #wave #observatory in space, measuring the #vibrations in space-time in a way we can’t do on Earth (or even on the Moon). #ATHENA, or the Advanced Telescope for High-ENergy Astrophysics, will be the successor of the current X-ray observatories, expected to be 10 times better. 2035 can’t come quickly enough, especially since NASA is slowly going to defund its X-ray observatory Chandra. “#Ariane6 will be #launching these #missions," Dr Aschbacher told IFLScience. "We are now preparing for the next one: #PLATO. The big ones are certainly #LISA and #ATHENA, which are coming next decade. ESA is contributing to the understanding of the universe, to unraveling the secrets of our universe, and #Ariane6 rocket will be necessary to launch those telescopes into orbit."

Space Inventor has reached a significant milestone marking remarkable progress for the EDISON In-Orbit Demonstration mission, developed under contract with the European Space Agency. As part of the mission, Space Inventor has recently become a licensed spacecraft operator under the Outer Space Act. The EDISON mission, set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 in November 2024, will showcase the space worthiness of cutting-edge space technologies developed by Australian Neumann Space Pty Ltd, French ION-X and French Infinite Orbits SAS. Funded by European Space Agency - ESA under the innovative Pioneer program, the mission aims to evaluate and support qualified providers of pioneering space-based services. This noteworthy achievement enables Space Inventor to offer mission activities through all phases of an advanced mission’s lifecycle; from early mission definition through Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT), launch, in-orbit operations by Space Inventor's team of trained operators, to final decommissioning and spacecraft de-orbiting. You can read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dKN6-4Xh #newspace #Space #satellite #SpaceInventor #microsatellite

🛰️Ariane 6: Ushering in a New Era of European Space Autonomy! 🌍With the first launch of Ariane 6 on July 9, 2024 at 9 p.m., European Space Agency - ESA is preparing to enter a new era and Europe is preparing to regain its autonomy of #access to #space. 🎯Ariane 6 is the new European launcher designed to put heavy payloads into orbit. Modular and versatile, it takes over from its predecessor, the Ariane 5 #rocket, in order to guarantee Europe autonomous access to space. The newest addition to the Ariane launcher family presents significant #innovations. The main novelty lies in its re-ignitable upper stage, capable of responding to missions with multiple payloads, such as putting #satellite constellations into #orbit. This same innovation will allow the deorbiting of the stage at the end of the #mission, in order to limit #spacedebris. 🚀Like the CARIOQA mission, the Ariane 6 launch marks a new #era and places #Europe on its path to achieving autonomy in the space domain. Learn more about Ariane 6 mission👇 https://lnkd.in/dNQFMQ4K 🔗https://lnkd.in/dXYBi6fn ___ CNES | German Aerospace Center (DLR) | Leibniz Universität Hannover | DTU Space | PSL Research University | PRAXI Network | Laboratoire Photonique Numérique et nanosciences (LP2N) | ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab | Technical University of Munich | MIP Politecnico di Milano | Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH) | LCAR | G.A.C. Group (France) | Airbus Defence and Space | Exail | TELETEL S.A. | Leonardo Space | GMV | Deutsche Raumfahrtagentur im DLR #carioqaquantumpathfinder #HorizonEU #deeptech #innovation #carioqaeu #science #project #EUresearch #HorizonEurope #aerospace #HaDEA #quantum #spacenews NAQUIDIS Center Institut d'Optique Graduate School

AFWERX awarded Katalyst Space Technologies a Phase II STTR contract to develop the Interoperable Cislunar Observation Network (ICON). ICON helps #space operators #autonomously task spacecraft while providing critical digital infrastructure for #lunar exploration and #nationalsecurity.   ICON is a decentralized tracking system designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of space operations by leveraging a collaborative network of spacecraft from various companies. ICON fills in coverage gaps and prevents irreversible custody loss in #XGEO. Our intelligent distributed algorithms enable sharing observations and processing them satellite-to-satellite on the edge.   We're excited to keep to building ICON with our partners at Purdue University, The University of Texas at Austin, Kathleen Howell, Carolin Frueh, Maruthi Akella, Brandon Jones, and our United States Space Force partners. ICON will deploy both on the ground and on lunar-bound spacecraft. Stay tuned to hear about our mission partners on our journey to deploy this to the moon in the next couple years! Thank you to Colonel Raj Agrawal, PhD, and Sean Allen for your leadership and support. #spacetech #sda #defenseinnovation

🚀 [ARTICLE] Ariane 6: A Leap Toward European Space Independence In a recent piece, Jean-Francois Morizur, Founder and CEO of Cailabs, and Bogdan Gogulan, CEO and Managing Partner of NewSpace Capital discuss how Ariane 6 signifies a crucial step for Europe's independent access to space. This new launch vehicle not only advances the EU's strategic autonomy goals but also highlights the need for a more competitive commercial landscape to fully unleash Europe’s space capabilities. Read more about how Ariane 6 could reshape Europe’s role in space exploration. 📚 https://lnkd.in/en_2yR4k #Space #Satellites #NewSpace #Innovation #SpaceTech

🚀 It’s launch day for #Ariane6 #VA262, taking Europe into a new era of space transportation! This pivotal launch marks a significant milestone for Europe's space industry. Ariane 6 will power Europe into space with the remarkable capability to deliver spacecraft to High Elliptical orbits. Ariane 6 must showcase its reliability to ensure Europe's independence and future success in satellite launches. In this rapidly evolving landscape, PwC understands the strategic and complex challenges faced by the space sector. We provide comprehensive services to support space industry players. Discover how our tailored solutions can help your projects succeed in this innovative field here: https://lnkd.in/e8yQAbmH #SpaceIndustry #PwCBelgium #Innovation #EuropeanSpace

🚀 The Countdown to a New Era in Space Exploration has begun! 🚀   Mark your calendars for July 9, 2024. On this day, the #Ariane6 rocket will embark on its maiden voyage, propelling us into an unprecedented era of innovation and discovery.   🌌 Why is this launch significant?   For decades, the Ariane series has been at the forefront of space exploration, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Now, Ariane 6 is set to redefine those limits, bringing advanced capabilities and groundbreaking technology to the space community.   📅 Save the Date: 🗓 9th July 2024: target launch date ⏰ 15:00-19:00 local time (19:00–23:00 BST, 9 July 20:00–10 July 00:00 CEST): launch window 📍 Follow our updates and join the conversation!   🔊 What are your thoughts on the advancements Ariane 6 brings to space exploration? How do you see it impacting future missions? Share your insights and let’s fuel this exciting journey together!   ArianeGroup, European Space Agency - ESA

"SpaceX is targeting Sunday, April 7 at 7:16 p.m. EDT, 23:16 UTC (01:16 CEST - April 8) for a Falcon 9 launch of the Bandwagon-1 mission to orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. If needed, there is a backup opportunity on Monday, April 8, at the same time. On board this mission are 11 spacecraft, including KOREA's 425Sat, HawkEye 360’s Clusters 8 & 9, Tyvak International’s CENTAURI-6, iQPS’s QPS-SAR-7 TSUKUYOMI-II, Capella Space’s Capella-14, and Tata Advanced Systems Limited’s TSAT-1A. This will be the 14th flight of the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SES-22, ispace's HAKUTO-R MISSION 1, Amazonas-6, CRS-27, and nine Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Bandwagon-1 is a dedicated rideshare mission by SpaceX. SpaceX’s SmallSat Rideshare Program provides small satellite operators with regularly scheduled, dedicated Falcon 9 rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits for ESPA class payloads for as low as $275,000 per mission, which includes up to 50kg of payload mass. Acadia-4 Capella Space introduced its latest generation of satellites, "Acadia," which offer increased imaging capability and improved communications connectivity. These satellites are smaller and lighter than previous models but offer higher resolution and detection capabilities, enabling better Earth observation and more accurate decision-making. Capella Space's new generation of satellites features synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, allowing them to capture Earth images in all weather conditions and at any time of day or night. In addition, these satellites have enhanced communication capabilities, allowing them to transmit data and images faster and more efficiently. The mass of Acadia 4 is 165 kg. 425 Project Flight 2 Launch of the second satellite in a contract of 5 reconnaissance satellites for the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), with 1 satellite featuring an electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) telescope. The other 4 synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites are to be launched at a later date. They will be launched to low Earth orbit between 600 and 700 km by 2025, enabling South Korea’s military to observe the nuclear-armed neighbor’s vital military facilities every two hours with 30-50 centimeters resolution imagery, according to a 2019 report produced by the Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning. The project is led by the Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), with input from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), Hanwha Systems, and Thales Alenia Space. The mass of the satellite is 800 kg." SPACE AFFAIRS

🚀 It’s launch day for #Ariane6 #VA262, taking Europe into a new era of space transportation! This pivotal launch marks a significant milestone for Europe's space industry. Ariane 6 will power Europe into space with the remarkable capability to deliver spacecraft to High Elliptical orbits. Ariane 6 must showcase its reliability to ensure Europe's independence and future success in satellite launches. In this rapidly evolving landscape, PwC understands the strategic and complex challenges faced by the space sector. We provide comprehensive services to support space industry players. Discover how our tailored solutions can help your projects succeed in this innovative field here: https://lnkd.in/eCXQTgKu #SpaceIndustry #PwCBelgium #Innovation #EuropeanSpace #pwcaerospaceanddefence

🛰️ 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 🛰️ The European Space Agency - ESA PROBA-3 mission is the world’s first precision formation flying mission set to create an artificial eclipse to further our understanding of the Sun and its impact on Earth. Countdown for the launch is on, Proba-3’s two satellites will together form a 144-m long solar coronagraph to study the Sun’s faint corona closer to the solar rim than has ever before been achieved. Besides its scientific interest, the experiment will be a perfect instrument to measure the achievement of the precise positioning of the two spacecraft. It will be enabled using a wide variety of new technologies. Redwire Space & Redwire Space Europe is responsible for Proba-3 spacecraft integration, testing, and the onboard computer. https://lnkd.in/gGQmnXsb